Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing

Donations requested by January 8, 2012. Yes, Food Ministry is already thinking ahead to our January meal, meatloaf and mashed potatoes!  January 12, we will again be preparing and delivering 90 meals for the HomeFront clients who live in motels on Route 1. Items needed from the congregation for donation: Frozen mixed vegetables 100% juice [...]

The Fellowship Hour on Sunday, January 22, will be Hosted by the Food Ministry Team to Honor of YOUR Contributions to the Program. The Food Ministry program is very grateful for your generous contributions of food, time, money and energy  which has allowed us to provide over 800 well balanced meals during the first 8 months of [...]

There’s lots going on! After both services: Organic Products Sale - Organic tea, coffee and chocolate will be available.  There will also be a special on Palestinian fair trade olive oil.  Proceeds support independent farmers, the UU Service Committee and help to purchase organic coffee for our own Fellowship Hour. Cookie Exchange and Bake Sale:  Donations of [...]

December 18: Multigenerational service. No religious education classes , all children will attend the service. December 24, 6 PM - Family Service – Born in Bethlehem – a Christmas Pageant.  The nursery will be open for children under 3. Join us for a participatory nativity pageant during our family Christmas service. Only a few roles are cast in advance of this service; [...]

Dear Friends and Members, For many people, these last weeks of 2011 will be a time of introspection. Even amidst the busy holiday season, we are mindful of all that we truly value. What does your checkbook say about your values? For our members, friends and frequent visitors, the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing [...]

From the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee: The holiday season is upon us – it is the time of year to be thankful, spend time with our loved ones, and give surprises wrapped with ribbons and bows! As much fun as it is to give and receive, holiday gift giving can also reflect our values and [...]

The UUCWC Youth Group is holding a bake sale in the Crossings Room after the 9:15 and 11:00 services on December 4th, benefiting Share Our Strength’s (www.shareourstrength.org) Great American Bake Sale. Proceeds will go to Share Our Strength’s campaign No Kid Hungry, working to end childhood hunger in America by 2015. Come purchase delicious treats made [...]

Auditions for singers for a cabaret show, Kaleidoscope Heart: A Song Cycle About Love, will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing (UUCWC), Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10. The public is welcome to participate in this casting call. Kaleidoscope Heart will be staged on Feb. 10 and 11 at UUCWC. [...]

A wonderful concept in showing all guests and visitors and each other that our support is real, even when we pay our pledge without dropping it into the plate. Thanks for taking the time to read:   Greening the Plate Posted in Generosity, Giving and Receiving, Stewardship Education on February 23rd, 2011 by Bill Clontz – A Story of [...]

The Charter for Compassion I was inspired and moved when I heard Karen Armstrong speak about Compassion at our General Assembly this past June.  Below you will find this Charter, composed by notable individuals from six faith traditions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism.  To watch and listen to Karen Armstrong’s Ware Lecture go [...]